In every friend group, each person plays an important role in the group dynamic. Obviously, a well-known and loved person is the "mom" of the group. However, there is an equally loved, although completely opposite role to be played: the crazy friend. You know, the one who's always pulling crazy stunts, embarrassing everyone, and pretty much drags the whole group into whatever scheme they've devised. If you're thinking right now that there is no crazy friend, maybe it's you.

Sometimes, this person can be a lot to handle, but at the end of the day, everyone's okay with dealing with their antics, because that's just the part they play. So if you're unsure, or you're already smiling to yourself because you know I'm talking about you right now, here are eight signs to help you identify that crazy friend!

1. You’re not afraid to embarrass the group.

This one tends to go along with the idea that you lack a filter. You sing loudly (and probably off-key) in public and ask strangers to date parties. You would think that your friends would stop reacting as if you'd just killed their first-born child every time you publicly humiliated them, but they still seem just as horrified and taken-aback as always. But hey, we all know that your shock value is half your charm.

2. You’re the first to suggest an insane idea.


"Let's break into frat XYZ tonight, just for fun!"

Well, maybe that isn't the best example, but you get the picture. The possibilities are endless and no idea is too ridiculous for you to suggest. Getting everyone else on board, however, is a completely different story.

3. If you aren’t the one suggesting it, you’re definitely the first to say “hell yeah, let’s do it!”


This is probably even more exciting to you than if you had come up with the idea yourself! Your friend wants to go cliff-jumping? Excuse me while I shed a tear of pure unadulterated joy! Of course you want to go, how soon can everyone be ready?! This also coincides with the greatest piece of advice I received before heading off to college. A co-worker of mine told me to be a "yes" girl; say yes to leaving your dorm door open, say yes to a party that a new friend invited you to, say yes to a spontaneous road trip, and even say yes to giving your number to a cute boy. Don't be afraid of putting yourself out there; try new things or meet new people.

So, obviously, if someone's askin', you know you're saying "yes!" (Unless, of course, it is going to put you in danger...).

4. Your friends are no longer surprised by your ridiculous stories
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"I lost my phone, fell asleep outside, and now we need to break into that frat we went to last night to reclaim my phone. Who follows me on 'Find my Friends?' I want to track it."

This may sound far-fetched, but this is actually a true story. Let me tell you, we did break into that frat at eight in the freakin' morning, yet, sadly, we did not find the lost phone. No one was surprised to hear this story, nor did anyone even think before agreeing to break in. They just sort of laughed with this 'you would' expression on their faces. I'm sure you know that face all too well.

5. You can probably be found dancing spastically by yourself.

Unfortunately, you probably aren't a very good dancer, because if you were, you would look a little less crazy, and people wouldn't awkwardly stare from afar while they questioned what in the hell you were doing with your body. But that's alright, because if you were a talented dancer, it just wouldn't be the same. You pride yourself in doing your own thing, and are pretty amused by everyone's reaction to you whipping by yourself in the corner.

6. People have finally stopped questioning whether they should stop you before you do something stupid.

What is she doing? Wow, that is so embarrassing... Should we stop her? Does she realize she looks deranged? Insane? In need of serious help?

There was probably a time when people thought that you didn’t realize what you looked like to outsiders. While this may be somewhat true, they eventually learned that it wasn't that you weren't aware, it was more that you just didn't care.

Boys think I'm weird? That's cool; I think they're pretty weird too.

7. You live life under the philosophy of #NoRegrets
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You have been dubbed the crazy friend for a reason. Your 'I-don't-give-a-fuck' attitude it pretty apparent; you do what you want and say what you feel. If someone doesn't really want to know what you think, maybe they just shouldn't ask. At the end of the day, you won't be asking yourself "what if," because you already had that question answered the moment you wondered about it. Who cares if society says you shouldn't double text, be blunt, or do something that others won't like? It's your life, and you're certainly living it the way you want.

8. Not everyone may like your choices, and you’re okay with that
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This relates to the whole #NoRegrets philosophy, but you don't feel the need seek approval from others, which is pretty awesome. Why do you need someone else to approve of the life that you're living? People may think you're crazy, and they may be embarrassed to be seen with you, but at the end of the day, you know who your true friends are. They're the ones who stick through all of the crazy, because for some reason, they actually value that trait in you.

So, keep on being your crazy self! Or, as the case may be, keep on loving those crazy friends!